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Microsoft confirms 360 bundle with Halo 3, Fable 2

Microsoft confirms what we already knew: there is a $400 bundle coming with an …

We broke the news of an upcoming Xbox 360 bundle that included Halo 3 and Fable 2 last week, and Microsoft has finally made it official: the package will include both games, a black Elite system, and will be sold for $399.99.

Those are two good games for the system, making this a solid package for those people who still don't have a 360. It's not a price drop, and it's still the most expensive Xbox 360 model, so it's doubtful that we'll see much of a sales spike in the coming weeks.

While the bundle includes games that are easy to get excited about, it doesn't seem like gamers are worried about the value of the system before they buy; right now it seems like the purchase price is the important thing for people. If the price of the system came down, that could get people moving. More games? That's a harder sell, especially at $400.

Take a look at the official image of the system, and let me know if this pushes you off the fence.

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